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while Russia remains economically weak.
There is an opinion in the Japanese political community that the time has come to abandon
the "passive policy" of following the U.S. to become more actively involved in shaping a
new world order.
Tokyo does not conceal its desire to support its economic might with a more active in-
volvement in East Asia, its politics and security. There is no agreement among its East
Asian neighbors about Tokyo's intention to oppose Beijing's initiatives (strengthening its
military garrisons and aquatic patrols, conducting naval exercises and establishing an aircraft
recognition zone over the East China Sea) through policy of deterrence and closer relations
with Russia.
It remains unclear whether the planned official visit of the president of Russia to Tokyo
will take place. Both sides need political will and strategic vision of the prospects of the
APR to save the visit and the course toward closer relations.
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